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3 new multiplayer games in July 2018 for PS4, Xbox and PC

Sven Galitzki 1. July 2018 Reading time 8 minutes

In July 2018, several interesting multiplayer titles will be released for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Three of the upcoming releases look particularly promising and are worth a closer look.

In June 2018, there were already several new online titles that captured the attention of multiplayer fans despite the nice weather – such as the new “Elder Scrolls Online” chapter Summerset or Mario Tennis Aces.

July 2018 also presents some exciting titles for multiplayer enthusiasts – among others:

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 by Fatshark on July 11, 2018 (Xbox One, PC March 8, 2018)
Earthfall by Holospark on July 13, 2018 (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
No Man’s Sky by Hello Games on July 24, 2018 (Xbox One, PS4 August 10, 2016, PC August 12, 2016)

What kind of games are they? And who might find them worthwhile?

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Warhammer: Vermintide 2

What is Warhammer: Vermintide 2? It is a first-person action game in the Warhammer universe and the direct successor to Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide from 2015.

What is it about? In the dark Warhammer end-times universe, a group of four heroes fights against hordes of Skaven (rat-like humanoids) and chaos. The player fights as one of the five heroes from a first-person perspective – mainly in close combat and always outnumbered.

Platform: PC, Xbox One, PS4 to follow
Release: July 11, 2018 on Xbox One (PC March 8, 2018)
Publisher: Fatshark
Business Model: Buy-to-Play
Genre: First-Person Coop Action
Comparable to: Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide, Left4Dead

What’s included? As one of the five heroes with three subclasses each, you either play with friends or AI support through the total of 13 diverse scenarios at different difficulty levels and with various challenges.

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In forests, on grain fields, or in catacombs, you carve your path through enemy ranks with melee and ranged weapons on the way to the final boss. Teamwork, communication, and coordination are the keys in Vermintide 2.

As a reward for successfully mastering missions, players receive loot boxes as well as experience points. Even after reaching the maximum level (30), there are regularly loot boxes available.

What makes Warhammer: Vermintide 2 special

Five heroes each with three subclasses
Dark Warhammer setting
More than 20 different enemy types
More than 50 weapons
Intense coop experience (soon on dedicated servers)

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 offers the following multiplayer elements

The entire gaming experience focuses on cooperative online combat in a 4-player team. You can hunt rats with friends or, thanks to matchmaking, also with random players.

You can also start a game alone or with less than four players. In that case, the team will either be supplemented with AI companions or other randomly assigned human players, depending on the settings.

The atmosphere around Warhammer: Vermintide 2

The atmosphere around Vermintide 2 is mostly positive. Many fans praise the coop aspect – especially at higher difficulty levels. The heroes with their skills, the crafting, the locations, and especially the Warhammer atmosphere receive a lot of praise.

On the other hand, criticisms focus on the sometimes weak AI, some bugs, the soundscape, and the repetitive nature of the game over time.

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is ideal for…

all players who enjoy the unique Warhammer feeling and prefer games like Left4Dead or Killing Floor 2. Anyone with a penchant for coop games and the dark fantasy setting should definitely take a closer look at Vermintide 2.

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Earthfall

What is Earthfall? Earthfall is a coop shooter reminiscent of Left4Dead. After an early access phase on Steam, the shooter developed by Holospark will officially release on July 13, 2018.

What is it about? In short – it’s about shooting together. The story is very superficial and outlines only the essentials: The end of the world is near. After a meteor crash, aliens devastate our Earth. The surviving humans in the northwest of the USA team up to eliminate the extraterrestrial invaders with various devices.

Platform: PS4, Xbox One, PC
Release: July 13, 2018
Publisher: Holospark
Business Model: Buy2Play
Genre: Coop Survival Shooter
Comparable to: Left4Dead

What’s included? In a 4-player team, you fight as one of four fixed characters alongside up to three friends from now on for peace and freedom. If no online companions are found, the game provides you with AI comrades.

Now, the goal is to take down aliens in cities and in the wild. You must complete various tasks in the framework of two campaigns and eleven missions in different scenarios while shooting your way through the alien hordes to the boss fight.

You use a powerful arsenal of weapons, set defenses, deploy manned or automated turrets, use portable barricade kits, and craft traps from those. You also print new weapons and additional supplies with a 3D printer. Various firearms can still be found in the individual levels.

By the way, the developers have announced that they will regularly update the game with new missions, modes, and weapons after the release.

What makes Earthfall special

Coop survival for up to four players
Weapon resupply in-game via 3D printer
four playable characters with distinct personalities
Numerous weapons and gadgets
Nice graphics based on Unreal Engine 4

Earthfall offers the following multiplayer elements

While Earthfall can also be played solo, the game is clearly designed for coop multiplayer. Up to four players can go on an alien hunt together online.

Drop-in, drop-out multiplayer: You can join multiplayer games, leave, start solo, and then bring in friends as support – the game imposes no restrictions. AI bots always fill in for missing human players.

The atmosphere around Earthfall

The atmosphere among fans is predominantly positive. Although the game is still in early access, many see it already as a successful Left4Dead clone – just with aliens and prettier graphics. Especially the coop gameplay, the setting, and the AI companions receive praise.

On the other hand, criticisms include some bugs and technical issues (of the early access version) as well as the gunplay and hit feedback. According to some fans, the developers still need to improve in these areas.

Earthfall is ideal for …

everyone who enjoyed the Left4Dead series. Many fans say: Earthfall looks like Left4Dead with aliens, feels like Left4Dead with aliens, and plays like Left4Dead with aliens. The developers do not hide the fact that they took inspiration from the competition.

However, all those who generally enjoy coop survival shooters should at least take a closer look at the game.

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No Man’s Sky

What is No Man’s Sky? No Man’s Sky is a space exploration and survival game. After a release on PS4 and PC, No Man’s Sky will now also be released on Xbox One.

What is it about? In a gigantic procedurally generated open world consisting of 18 trillion planets, No Man’s Sky places you in the role of a spaceship pilot and space explorer. The actual aim of the game is to reach the center of the galaxy with your spaceship. This journey takes about 40 hours of playtime. Besides this objective, players are free to act within the game world. And that’s what makes the real appeal of No Man’s Sky.

Platform: PS4, Xbox One, PC
Release: July 24, 2018 (Xbox One, PS4 August 10, 2016, PC August 12, 2016)
Publisher: Hello Games
Business Model: Buy2Play
Genre: Space Survival
Comparable to: Elite Dangerous

What’s included? Apart from merely satisfying the desire to explore and the journey to the center of the galaxy, No Man’s Sky with its 18 trillion planets has a lot to offer.

Just exploring and traveling to planets can keep players engaged for a very long time without getting bored. The procedurally generated planets have different atmospheric compositions, environmental conditions, vegetation, and landscapes. Often planets have such hostile environments, including radiation or acid rain, that one cannot survive long without the appropriate equipment.

But also outside of a career as an explorer, there is plenty to do. You can, for instance, act as a pirate, raid other ships, and seize their resources. You can also try your hand as a trader by collecting valuable raw materials and then selling them for high prices. Furthermore, you can now also purchase large cargo ships where a base can be built.

Moreover, it has become possible to build your own base on a planet of your choice and develop new components and technologies there. Additionally, plants can be grown there that can generate certain resources.

Movement on the planet’s surface can be done on foot, with a jetpack, by using planetary vehicles – the so-called Exocrafts – or in your spaceship. There, you can collect resources, search for items and new technologies, or hunt animals to gradually improve your spacesuit, spaceship, or equipment.

In the game, you will encounter a variety of randomly generated animals and intelligent aliens with whom you can trade and communicate. You also have the ability to name planets and animals that you have discovered first according to your own wishes.

What makes No Man’s Sky unique

Gigantic, freely explorable galaxy with 18 trillion planets
All planets are visitable
Seamless transition between space and planet surface
Survival elements, crafting, base building on planets
Numerous spaceships and planetary vehicles
Finally true multiplayer (from July 24, 2018 on PC and PS4, on Xbox One from release)

No Man’s Sky offers these multiplayer elements

Although No Man’s Sky was originally designed for a single player experience, starting July 24, 2018, the game will finally get the long-awaited multiplayer. So far, the following is known about the mode:

You can specifically find your friends and embark on adventures with them
You encounter strangers with whom you can team up
You complement each other to survive
You can build structures together
You can visit other players’ buildings
You can race against each other
Apparently, PvP will also be possible, as the developers mentioned that players can ambush others or play as space pirates
Joint battles in space also play a role

The atmosphere around No Man’s Sky

The atmosphere is currently mixed, but noticeably on the upswing. No Man’s Sky received partly devastating reviews from fans and press after release, as it did not deliver anywhere near what many expected and what had been advertised.

However, after the massive criticism, Hello Games quietly continued to work on the game. Several large updates like Foundation and Path Finder have been released. These have brought the gaming experience closer to what fans want.

On July 24, 2018, the third major update NEXT arrives. Many players hope that it will finally make No Man’s Sky what many expected at launch.

The Xbox One version launches simultaneously with the free NEXT update. Thus, Xbox One players will also fully enjoy No Man’s Sky – much to the joy of numerous fans.

No Man’s Sky is ideal for …

everyone with an insatiable desire to explore and lovers of space and survival games. Anyone who has ever wanted to discover alien planets and travel with their spaceship has a lot to enjoy in No Man’s Sky. Fans of Elite Dangerous may also find pleasure in the game.

Anyone who additionally enjoys survival elements and wants to try their hand at architecting on a picturesque planet also has nothing to lose with the game.

And for all those who want to experience all this together with friends, the arrival of the Xbox One version finally provides the opportunity.

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Star Wars Battlefront 2: Roadmap for Clone Wars disappoints fans

Sven Galitzki 1. July 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

In the coming months, the Clone Wars will come to Star Wars Battlefront II. A corresponding roadmap has now been released, showing that the Clone Wars update will be served in stages until the coming winter. Many fans are therefore angry and disappointed.

At E3 2018, EA announced that Star Wars Battlefront 2 will receive the Clone Wars demanded by many fans along with new game modes, characters, and gameplay changes in the coming months.

A first development roadmap has now been published. It shows that the Clone Wars content will stretch over the rest of 2018, with some content not expected until the coming winter – whether in December 2018 or possibly only in January or February 2019 is still unclear.

Roadmap presented – Here’s what’s next for Star Wars Battlefront II

Summer 2018: As can be seen from the roadmap, some Clone Wars content will be released this summer.

In July, a new 4vs4 PvP starfighter mode and some gameplay improvements, such as the ability to activate or deactivate the lightsaber at will, will be introduced.
In August, the Clone Trooper skins, new emotes, and victory poses will arrive.

Autumn 2018:

In autumn, further Clone Wars content is expected to follow. This will include:

Two new heroes: Obi-Wan and General Grievous
An improved squad system
A new large mode
New hero and Clone Trooper skins

Winter 2018(/2019?):

The last Clone Wars content is planned for the coming winter. It is uncertain whether it will be released in December 2018 or only in January or even February 2019. Here’s what fans can expect in the final push:

Two new heroes: Anakin Skywalker and Count Dooku
A new location: Geonosis, where the Clone Wars began
New hero and Clone Trooper skins

DICE and EA are continually working on matchmaking, daily challenges, map rotation, balance, and bug fixes. The roadmap is not final. Potential additional content and further features will be addressed in future roadmap updates.

Fans are disappointed – This is how the community reacts

Fans have largely reacted disappointed and upset to the published roadmap for Star Wars Battlefront 2. This is evident from numerous comments on social media, Reddit, and other forums.

While there are indeed players who are looking forward to the upcoming content, the majority of upset fans criticize the elongated presentation of the limited content.

Hardly anyone understands why the content isn’t being released in a single update and why it took so long to provide just a few new heroes and a map. Particularly the fact that fans have to wait until winter for some of the most anticipated characters and the Geonosis map is frustrating for many.

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Pokémon GO: New Special Research and mystical reward found

Patrick Freese 1. July 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

There are hints of a new special research that brings a very special Pokémon to Pokémon GO.

Data miner finds new quests: In the code of Pokémon GO, data miner Chrales has found new quests for special research. These are related to the Pokémon GO Fest.

Spoiler warning: If you don’t want to spoil the surprise, do not read further. As an alternative, we have details about the upcoming EP event in Pokémon GO.

New mystical Pokémon: As a reward for completing the special research, you are apparently expecting a mystical Pokémon.

Celebi at the GO Fest in Pokémon GO

New quests: As data miner Chrales shared with the community of TheSilphRoad, new quests for special research are in the network traffic of Pokémon GO. The quests are not active yet, but they are already circulating in the app.

Tasks for the GO Fest: These new quests are likely directly connected to the GO Fest in July. According to initial reports, the special research is to be divided into five parts.

Celebi as a reward: If you solve the assigned tasks, Celebi will be your reward. After Mew, Celebi would be the second special monster available for completing special research.

Only at the GO Fest? Many uncertainties

No official reveal: So far, Niantic has not officially stated that Celebi is coming to Pokémon GO. We only know from the Pokémon GO team that new special research projects will definitely be available. They emphasized this in the announcement for the GO Fest: “While you stroll through the park, you can also discover the Pokémon living in these habitats. You can also conduct new special research projects that come with great rewards.”

Speculations in the community: Since there is no official announcement, it is unclear how the distribution of Celebi will look like. There are many possible scenarios:

Trainers believe that the Celebi quests will appear exclusively at the GO Fest
Others say that the Celebi quests will only appear “earlier” at the GO Fest for a certain period and will then be unlocked for everyone – about a week later.

Everything still uncertain: No one except Niantic currently knows how the distribution of Celebi quests will look. The information comes from data mining. So, there is no guarantee that everything will be released “as” it was found. It could all turn out quite differently.

Info before the GO Fest? The GO Fest takes place on July 14 and 15, 2018, in Chicago. We expect that Niantic will announce the rewards in advance.

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Pokémon GO: XP Event – Bonus XP and the Articuno Day await you!

Patrick Freese 1. July 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

The goals of the global challenges in Pokémon GO have been fulfilled. Now strong XP bonuses and an Articuno Day await you.

Global challenges: As part of the summer events for Pokémon GO, Niantic has set tasks for trainers. These had to be completed by solving research tasks.

Tasks completed: The challenges during the Safari Zone in Dortmund have been successfully completed. Now the rewards are coming into play.

What rewards are there? To ensure that the work was not in vain, Niantic rewards you with more experience points and an Articuno Day.

Double and triple experience points

When will the rewards be available? After the Safari Zone, the bonuses will be activated – which means starting July 2 (presumably 10:00 PM German time). The rewards will be active for one week and will then end on July 9 at 10:00 PM German time.

What bonuses are there exactly?

Lucky Eggs last 1 hour instead of 30 minutes
Double experience points in raids
Triple experience points for hatching eggs
Triple experience points for catching Pokémon

What does this mean for you? You can quickly get closer to your goal of Level 40 with these increased experience points. Do you know people who want to start playing? For them, this is a good time to quickly reach the high-level areas.

Articuno Day – with Shiny form!

Big bonus for completed tasks: Since all tasks for the Safari Zone in Dortmund have now been completed, you will (presumably at the start of the bonuses shown above) receive a batch of Raid Passes. That means 5 Raid Passes for the Articuno Day. You will receive these 5 passes once when you first spin a Photo Disc at a gym.

The Articuno Day: The Articuno Day will take place on July 7. For three hours, the legendary Ice Bird will appear in raid battles worldwide. Niantic adds: “And if you are lucky, you may even encounter its Shiny form!” However, how high the chance for Shiny Articuno will be is still unknown.

Collectors should be quick and keep their eyes open. So far, no time has been announced for when Articuno will appear in the gyms. We will report about it on Mein-MMO.de.

Europe event starting soon: As a kind of apology for the problematic Safari Zone, Niantic plans a Europe-wide event in Pokémon GO.

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Don’t worry, the multiplayer of Fallout 76 is not as you fear

Andreas Bertits 1. July 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

With Fallout 76, fans of the post-apocalyptic role-playing series can expect an online game that, according to Bethesda’s Pete Hines, will not unfold as many might imagine.

Fallout 76 Multiplayer is not what many expect

Fallout 76 is not an MMORPG: According to Pete Hines, many players think of an MMORPG when they hear the words “multiplayer” and “online.” However, Fallout 76 will definitely not be that. You will not encounter hundreds or thousands of other players, but only dozens. And that in a very large game world.

Furthermore, there are no NPCs who all players can approach to get quests. The very fact that it is a post-apocalyptic scenario with very few survivors excludes the “massively” from the term MMORPG.

Fallout 76 is not an online shooter: Others think of an online shooter when it comes to Fallout 76, according to Pete Hines. But this is not true. You will not be constantly fighting each other since there are also quests to complete (which you will receive from robots or computer terminals). The world is meant to be explored, and you build your own base.

Players should not expect a battle royale shooter where everyone fights until only one remains.

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Fallout 76 does not focus on PvP: It is also a misconception, according to Pete Hines, that Fallout 76 will be a PvP-heavy game. While fights between players can happen, the game promotes more cooperative gameplay. Moreover, it is not possible to track down a defeated opponent and eliminate them over and over again. The so-called “griefing” is prevented by the game with special security measures.

PvP in Fallout 76 does not mean that you should attack everything and everyone. PvP is more of a challenge system.

Bethesda wants to offer something special

Fallout 76 is a unique gaming experience: No MMORPG, no online shooter, no focus on PvP. What will Fallout 76 be then? It is supposed to be something new and special. Bethesda does not follow trends just because certain types of games are popular at a certain time. Bethesda develops games that are meant to be fun and always offer a special approach.

And this also applies to Fallout 76. According to Bethesda, it represents a unique gaming experience that cannot be compared to other games. Therefore, the multiplayer part of the game will not unfold as many might imagine.

Bethesda’s focus remains on single-player experiences. With Wolfenstein, Rage 2, Doom Eternal, and the announcement of the role-playing games Starfield and The Elder Scrolls 6, Bethesda wants to demonstrate that the company’s focus remains on single-player games. Even Pete Hines admits that he mainly plays alone – and that should also be possible in Fallout 76. Fans need not fear that the studio will only develop online games in the future.

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5 Online games in July 2018 that we recommend

Jürgen Horn 1. July 2018 Reading time 7 minutes

New month. New MMOs! In July, we present you a colorful selection of online games that we can recommend.

As every month, we have a list of game recommendations again. We want to especially highlight these in July. There are quite a few shooters, but also wild races and fantasy adventures.

The Division – Global Events and Shields deliver new content

Although a sequel, The Division 2, has been announced for the upcoming year, it is still worth taking a look at the first part of The Division. Even in the third year after release, there is still plenty to do, especially for returnees and newcomers. From June to September, all Global Events are running, providing you with the best gear.

What’s new in The Division? Loot and action with Global Events

What are the Global Events? During the period of the Global Events, which usually last for a week, specific modifiers are active that influence and change the gameplay. For example, the heads of your enemies explode in chemical clouds after headshots. And melee attacks look like Thor himself is striking down with the new modes!

Grab the best loot: At the Global Event vendor, you have the chance to purchase containers with special Global Event Credits, which contain certain secret sets. These are the most powerful gear currently available in the game.

Agents of Shield

Also new: The Shield challenges, which reward you for completing with rewards for The Division 1 & 2. So you’re already getting goodies for the sequel. There will be a total of 12 Shield challenges. Four of them have already appeared with the last patch. Starting in July, a new Shield will be added monthly.

Why should you play The Division?

With the many events and the Shield Challenges, Ubisoft’s MMO shooter offers you plenty of achievements. Therefore, it is especially worthwhile to take another look at the game.

So you can further improve your gear and thus complete the Shield tasks even better. You will be optimally prepared for Part 2.

What are the details about the new missions? Everything we know so far about the Shield challenges

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Fortnite: Villain breaks Solo record with 48 kills for crashing a party

Schuhmann 1. July 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

In Fortnite, a player used the rocket launch to set an impressive record: 48 kills as a solo player. No one will likely match that. But is his method unfair or incredibly clever?

Peaceful event: Yesterday, the rocket launched in Fortnite. This had been announced for a while. The unique event took place at a very specific time: at 7:30 PM.

Players already knew this in advance and wanted to be in the game at that time to witness the rocket launch. In many matches, players put down their weapons during this time. They gathered, danced, and stared at the sky.

Here in the video, you can see how 48 players built a wooden ramp to watch the event up close. They are just collecting wood, carrying no weapons, and want to enjoy the event in a spontaneous party-like manner.

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Peaceful Fortnite celebration turns into a massacre

One had other plans: The player Elemental_Ray had very different ideas in mind. He destroyed the ramp where everyone was standing at the climax of the show. The 48 astonished players fell to their deaths. The kills are credited to the ramp destroyer. Elemental_Ray now holds the record for solo kills in a game of Fortnite. That is an impressive achievement that many pros are keen on – at least theoretically.

Pissed off: Not everyone is a fan of this. It was said on Twitter: The guy has a kill-death ratio of 0.47 and has only won 0.6% of all the games he participated in. Nevertheless, he now holds the record for solo kills – an absolute legend.

There’s irony in the fact that someone like that shouldn’t really deserve this honor.

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Should someone like that hold the record?

Record normally reserved for top players: Normally, this record is only reserved for the best players who have an exceptional day and perform outstandingly. A Belgian player achieved 43 kills by playing alone in a squad match and showing outstanding performance, although against weak opponents. The new record has now come about only through ruthlessness and cleverness by exploiting a unique, special moment.

On the “Fortnite Tracker” leaderboard, the record is now immortalized:

What do you think: unfair or just clever?

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Destiny 2: Weapon from Osiris DLC already hinted at Forsaken story

Sven Galitzki 1. July 2018 Reading time 3 minutes

An exotic weapon from the “Curse of Osiris” DLC for Destiny 2 warned players about Prince Uldren and his plans. But only now have fans stumbled upon these clues.

The Lore Community of Destiny 2 has now come across a hidden message in the “Curse of Osiris” DLC for Destiny 2 after a hot tip. The previously unnoticed message contains a warning about Prince Uldren and his plans, which will unfold in the upcoming Forsaken expansion.

The Telesto warned the Guardians about Cayde’s murderer

Uldren in Forsaken: It has recently been officially confirmed – Cayde-6, the beloved Vanguard member from Destiny 2, will die in the storyline of Forsaken. The leader of the Hunter Vanguard will be executed by Prince Uldren.

Warning already in the Osiris DLC: What came as a surprise to many Guardians and caused a shocking moment has apparently been foreseeable for a long time – not the murder itself, but Uldren’s dark plans. Because a hidden warning about the Awakened Prince and his ambitions has existed in Destiny 2 since the “Curse of Osiris” DLC.

Fans have only now discovered the clues: But only now did the Destiny Ghost Stories Lore Discord Community stumble upon this hidden clue after a tip. After intense research and discussions, fans have now managed to reveal the content of the hidden message with a simple method.

Telesto lore provides insight into Uldren’s ambitions: The hint was hidden in the lore text of the exotic fusion rifle Telesto.

Contingency reserves overdrawn. We underestimated nobility troth reparations. Uldren suggests that we open reintegration talks. Have you discussed endowment support? If Reef endorses support, Paladin Oran will engineer reinforcement.

If you take the first letters of each word and string them together, you get the following text: CROW UNTRUSTWORTHY DESIRES POWER. In translation, it means: Crow untrustworthy desires power.

The crow refers to Uldren, as he is often referred to as the master of crows. The crows are small drones that Uldren uses for reconnaissance and surveillance.

Interesting: This warning is not only integrated into the English lore text of the Telesto. As users on Reddit report, this message can be found in numerous other Destiny 2 localizations – including the French, Japanese, and Italian versions. A coincidence can therefore be ruled out.

The special thing: The deciphered message is a complex coded message intricately woven into the lore, directed at Petra Venj. It is a clear warning to the Reef leadership (after the destruction of the Reef) that Uldren is becoming an increasing threat. How dangerous Uldren really is and how far he can go was recently made clear in the Forsaken story trailer.

However, this hint is comparatively easy to decipher when considering the complex puzzles that fans have already solved in Destiny 2. It is therefore quite surprising that the community did not stumble upon this earlier.

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What do you think of such secrets? Do they belong to Destiny for you, or do you find such aspects unnecessary?

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The Crew 2 Review: Great Paintjob, but the Engine Stutters

Robert Albrecht 1. July 2018 Reading time 7 minutes

With The Crew 2 (PC, PS4, Xbox One), Ivory Tower aims to improve everything with better driving physics, more long-term motivation, and better graphics compared to its predecessor. Our author Robert has battled through various disciplines and returns from his test of The Crew 2 with mixed feelings.

What The Crew 2 wants to be: Ivory Tower is once again trying to win the hearts of racing game fans. With improved graphics, better vehicle controls, and significantly more variety, the developers want to leave the predecessor behind. But have they succeeded? We take a detailed look at the story of The Crew 2, the racing modes, and online features.

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The Crew 2 Offers

Arcade racer with many vehicles: The Crew 2 is an arcade racing game where you compete against computer-controlled opponents in various disciplines and vehicles. The selection of vehicles is vast, ranging from regular street racers to motocross bikes, powerboats, and airplanes.

Driving and flying takes place on a massive map. The map is modeled after the United States of America. According to the manufacturer, crossing this map from the West to the East Coast takes about 40 to 60 minutes.

Online, you can race with your friends in a crew or compare your stats in smaller disciplines like speed traps, slalom races, etc. Even after the game’s release, the developer intends to continuously deliver fresh content to keep players engaged for a long time.

Who is The Crew 2 suitable for? Those who enjoy arcade racing games like Need for Speed or Forza Horizon may also find enjoyment in The Crew 2.

Who is The Crew 2 less suitable for? Fans of racing simulations like Gran Turismo will likely not be happy with The Crew 2, as various vehicle parameters cannot be changed. The driving behavior also strays far from a simulation.

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How Good is The Crew 2

The racing modes leave little to be desired: Whether by water, land, or air – countless vehicles are waiting to be tried out. The respective tasks are varied and sometimes challenging. I particularly struggle with the airplanes, but I hope that practice will make perfect.

If you really want to participate in all races at normal and hard difficulty, you will be busy for a while. The side missions are also not neglected. Speed traps, slalom races, or fleeing from an expanding red circle – here you will find different challenges for all vehicle types.

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The Race – Forever in the Slipstream

With rubber bands across the USA: A notably observed aspect during the test of The Crew 2 is the so-called rubber band AI. Opposing vehicles cannot be shaken off. The field is distinctly held together artificially.

This type of rubber banding seemed significantly weaker in the closed beta, in my opinion. To test how strong the mechanism actually is, I conducted an experiment:

Our experiment reveals weaknesses: A street race involves a longer drive on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. I intentionally fell back a whole minute and then continued at a normal pace. No four minutes later, I was back in first place.

A pronounced rubber band mechanic can also provide a realistic chance of victory even in severe driving errors – however, those who would have left the opponents behind anyway will find the mechanic annoying. Clean and fast driving in The Crew 2 is only rewarded when your vehicle is significantly stronger than the race’s specifications.

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The Graphics of The Crew 2 – A Feast for the Eyes (As Long as It’s Bright)

Compared to its predecessor, Ivory Tower has significantly upped the graphics in The Crew 2. Particularly the lighting effects look fantastic. Whether directly on the vehicles or the ambient lights – the light animations appear credible.

Water animations are convincing: Those who take their boat away from the coast will notice changes in the wave patterns. The water of the surroundings also changes accordingly. For example, the ground in the swamps of Maine takes on a different color than at the coast.

Darkness in The Crew 2 means: It’s pitch black! That’s not an exaggeration. At times, The Crew 2 becomes unplayable at night. Off the roads, the lighting can be virtually non-existent. The light beam from your headlights, however, is far from enough, especially at high speeds.

With a medium brightness setting, nothing is visible at night. At times, I have no choice but to wait for dawn.

The Crew 2 Airplane — The twilight and dawn are really beautiful to see – the nights, however, are pitch black

Ivory Tower absolutely needs to correct this. The coloring and lighting intensity may be realistic – but realism does not necessarily equal fun.

The Story of The Crew 2 – Unfortunately Not Everything Can Be Skipped

Unnecessary story in The Crew 2: My grandmother used to say: “If you have nothing reasonable to say, you might as well say nothing.” It’s a pity the developers don’t know this saying; otherwise, they could have spared themselves the story altogether.

Even after around half of the game, I cannot summarize what Ivory Tower actually wants to tell us. Vaguely, it’s about a conflict between the traditionalists of racing, who prefer to continue illegal racing, and the reformers, who would rather race in an organized manner with sponsors by their side.

the-crew-2-anpassungen — You can customize your vehicles as you like!

The forced attempt to be cool: While everything sounds somewhat interesting, unfortunately, the developers fail to convey it even remotely properly. The dialogues were clearly written for the youngest audience. There’s talk of “pimping rides” and “full of action.” It’s almost mandatory to include “bro” at the end of the sentence.

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Like a mantra, the various characters emphasize that one should have “a lot of fun.” If you want to see how much fun our alter ego has in the car, just take a peek inside the cockpit before the race starts.

Of course, a racing game does not rely on a good story; it never has. However, if I had to choose between a silly story like that in The Crew 2 or complete absence of a story like in Gran Turismo, I would probably always opt for the game from Polyphony Digital.

The Online Features of The Crew 2 – Patience is a Virtue

Much co-op in The Crew 2: In the various disciplines, you can compete with your crew, which consists of up to four players. You race together against computer-controlled vehicles. Even if a certain competition can develop in these races – who the really best driver is will only be determined in the pure PvP races.

No PvP until December 2018: You’ll have to wait until Winter 2018 for this feature. Why such a fundamental feature is not available at launch in an online racing game is beyond me. It certainly raises the question of whether such a feature introduced so late after release will attract many racers.

Various leaderboards from mini-disciplines like speed traps and slalom races cannot compensate for the lack of PvP. This leads us to the next and for many players crucial point: long-term motivation.

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The Scope of The Crew 2

How much time you need for The Crew 2: While it is not representative, voices are already growing in the community that have completed the game. The consensus is: 10-15 hours are required to complete all story events. The events are divided into the following categories:

Story events for 14 disciplines – For these, you must have the vehicles available. In some cases, you will need to repeat events to save up for a new vehicle.
Smaller challenges “Tests” – Here you need to achieve certain speeds in speed traps or reach a certain score in slalom races.
Free Drive – Here you can explore the map at will. Scattered across the map are so-called live rewards that bring you new parts for your vehicle. When you approach such a reward, it is indicated by an acoustic signal and a pulsating mini-map.

The roadmap for The Crew 2 post-launch: According to Ivory Tower’s roadmap, two vehicles will be added to the fleet monthly – however, players will only experience real content again in September. Then the hovercraft and the overhaul of the loot system will come, which will introduce a new rarity level for performance parts among other things.

Once you have completed the story events and the smaller challenges (in-game: tests), you can explore the vast map and take photos. However, larger long-distance events as in the predecessor are not present in The Crew 2; only one race will keep you busy for over half an hour.

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Whether exploring the map and using the photo mode provides enough long-term motivation is something everyone has to decide for themselves. Personally, I find it too little over time.

Conclusion – Attractive Arcade Racer with a Stuttering Engine

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4 Gründe, warum Realm Royale jetzt 3 Millionen Spieler hat

Leya Jankowski 1. July 2018 Reading time 4 minutes

Realm Royale has unexpectedly taken off on Steam. In less than three weeks, the fantasy battle royale has gained three million players on Steam. What sets Realm Royale apart from the competition?

What is Realm Royale? The battle royale shooter takes place in a fantasy world where you develop your character into a champion. As is common in the genre, you are dropped onto an island and fight for survival. Along the way, you will find legendary gear in the form of armor, potions, weapons, and skills.

Realm Royale is surprisingly well-received: So far, it seems that Realm Royale could stand alongside genre giants PUBG and Fortnite. HiRez Studios has put its own spin on the game, allowing it to stand out.

Realm-Royale-Chicken — Realm Royale is still in an early alpha phase.

1. Classes bring strong RPG elements to battle royale

Five classes make Realm Royale unique: The battle royale genre thrives on everyone starting with the same resources. Everyone has a generic hero and possesses neither weapons nor other equipment. However, in Realm Royale, you choose one of five classes at the beginning of a match, each with a starter skill.

The equality of chances remains despite the classes: The classes all provide a certain advantage and can learn additional skills throughout the match. The first skill is unlocked for everyone. For example, the Warrior can perform a heroic leap forward, or the Mage can fly in any direction for a short time. Since each player has access to one of these advantageous skills at the start, the balance is still maintained.

How does Realm Royale stand out with the classes? The classes bring a new strategic element to battle royale that other representatives of the genre do not offer. The respective classes play differently in solo or team play. For example, the Engineer has some traits that can be supportive. There is a rock-paper-scissors principle between the classes that must be played skillfully.

REalm-Royale-Landung — In Realm Royale, there is no classic parachute. You just land on the ground with a heroic hero pose.

2. Crafting is static, but offers excitement

Realm Royale has, like Fortnite, a building element: Scattered across the map in every area are forges. Here, you can create legendary armor or potions that significantly strengthen your fighter. You use equipment that you have dismantled into shards as material. This means that crafting is location-based and the forges serve as important objectives.

Using the forges is a dangerous and tactical decision: Other players can see if a forge is burning. Crafting an item takes almost a minute. So if you decide to use a forge, there are already plenty of enemies around the corner who would love to take your valuable loot. This creates an exciting thrill.

How does Realm Royale stand out with the forge? Building is nothing new in battle royale thanks to Fortnite, but it works here much more dynamically and quickly. In Realm Royale, you do not need fast reflexes to build. Instead, you need to be able to make the right decision at the right time. Am I safe when I use the forge or is it too risky with my current equipment? Is it worth it for me to attack this active forge?

Realm-Royale-Schmiede — The forge is an important object in Realm Royale, and using it is a risk.

3. Chickens provide new mechanics and have high recognition value

Whoever dies first becomes a chick: If your health points drop to zero, you still have a chance to stay in the game. You turn into a chicken and gain slower movement speed. If you manage to survive as a chicken for a certain period, you will return to the game with your character. This also applies if you are playing solo.

Chickens are ideal as a cute and funny mascot: The chickens are already one of the most popular features of Realm Royale. They stand out and offer plenty of opportunities for fan merchandise, memes, and foster a bond with the game.

How does Realm Royale stand out through the chickens? There is probably no battle royale game that has such a delightfully silly form of resurrection. The chickens have cult potential.

Realm-Royale-Chicken1 — The chickens are already fan favorites and somewhat cult-like.

4. HiRez Studios knows how to add a twist to their games

HiRez has already proven they can stand out: The developers behind Realm Royale have added their own twist to other genres and have been successful with it.

SMITE: This MOBA has primarily distinguished itself through the third-person perspective, which is absolutely atypical for the genre. Additionally, players fight with existing gods and mythological figures, which also gives the game something special.
Paladins: The hero shooter is the only serious contender to Blizzard’s Overwatch. Part of this is certainly due to the game being free. Nevertheless, Paladins with customizable heroes have also distinguished themselves by bringing a new strategic layer to the genre.

Realm Royale appeals to a new audience: By adding classes and strong RPG elements, HiRez can certainly capture a new group of players here. As a result, Realm Royale really does not play like a classic battle royale.

REalm-Royale-Pferd — Also interesting: In Realm Royale, everyone has a mount. You can mount and dismount at any time.

The signs are good: Realm Royale has the potential to establish itself as a niche battle royale between Fortnite and PUBG. The class system and the fantasy world are certainly not appealing to every shooter fan. It doesn’t have to be, either. Because Realm Royale appeals again to friends of RPG systems. HiRez should further develop and refine these pillars to offer this target audience a battle royale experience to their liking.

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Crossout: How crazy a Mega Raid in a vehicle MMO looks like

Jürgen Horn 1. July 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

The Free2Play Action MMO Crossout (PC, PS4, Xbox One) is getting bigger again. With the new update 0.9.90, there’s plenty of content. This includes a new PvP mode and a PvE raid.

Even more content in the post-apocalypse: Recently, content update 0.9.90 was released for Crossout. The update adds a new PvP game mode, a new cooperative PvE raid, a new location, as well as a bunch of other new features.

More PvP Action

Tactical battles in “Domination”: In the new PvP game mode “Domination”, two teams compete for control over three strategic zones on the map. Both teams must divide their forces tactically and capture and hold at least two of the zones. The new mode is available to all players from level 10 through the regular random battles.

New location: Domination is also playable in the new “Nameless Tower” location. This is an old cooling tower of an abandoned nuclear power plant, now towering over the wastelands as a bizarre cult temple.

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Pokémon GO plans European event as an apology for Safari Zone

Patrick Freese 30. June 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

In the coming days, Niantic will activate a Europe-wide event in Pokémon GO. The reason is the issues that occurred in Dortmund.

New Event: During the coming week, Niantic plans to launch an event that will be active across Europe. This is basically an apology for the issues at the Safari Zone in Dortmund.

Why the apology? The Safari Zone started in Dortmund at around 9:00 AM on Saturday. By late afternoon, serious errors occurred that made it impossible for players to participate in the event. For some trainers, the apps constantly crashed, while others simply could not connect to Pokémon GO.

Problems at the Safari Zone in Westfalenpark Dortmund

Frustration among players: About 1.5 hours after the start of the Safari Zone on June 30, problems arose in Pokémon GO. Game data could no longer be retrieved from the servers, trainers could not access the game. The Westfalenpark in Dortmund, the venue for the Safari Zone, was particularly affected.

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This was extremely frustrating for players because many traveled a long way to attend this special event. Images from Dortmund showed that a large number of trainers were present. In between, Niantic explained that the Safari Zone’s capacity had been reached and trainers should prefer to go to the city first and return later.

Why the large influx? Rare Pokémon like Corasonn and Unown attracted the masses of trainers to Dortmund. When the problems occurred at the Safari Zone, trainers migrated to the city. Because there, with help from Niantic, there were now more rare monsters to find – After all, trainers shouldn’t have traveled in vain.

Community annoyed

Disappointed players: In our Pokémon community on Facebook, thousands of trainers exchanged their experiences on Saturday. Many were disappointed with Niantic. “You plan such a big event and then it fails,” they wrote. Others were annoyed because they went out of their way. After all, a similar large event went wrong last year. The legendary GO Fest became a legendary mess.

More information will come no earlier than Sunday

This is what Niantic says: On Twitter, the Pokémon GO account stated that they will hold an event later this week. This will be organized for the trainers affected by the problems at the Safari Zone. More information is expected shortly after the Safari Zone concludes.

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The issues in Pokémon GO seem to be largely resolved. On the second day of the Safari Zone, they are ensuring that everything runs smoothly.

The EP event and Shiny Articuno are now making their way to Pokémon GO

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In Crowfall frisst der Hunger ganze Welten auf, hat aber auch gute Seiten

Andreas Bertits 30. June 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

The “Hunger” represents a dark force in the PvP MMORPG Crowfall that devours entire worlds. This power plays an important role in the game’s story.

Hunger is not a good thing

What is the Hunger? The Hunger is a kind of counterbalance to the gods of the game universe. It is a mysterious, dark power that annihilates entire worlds. It appears in two forms:

The Infestation – The “Dying Worlds” that you visit in Crowfall are gradually infected by the Hunger. This is shown by black, icy crystals that appear and spread everywhere. All trees, stones, ore veins, buildings, and more in the vicinity are affected. You can no longer mine resources as they become frozen. The land becomes barren. With the Spirit Tool, you fight this infection and can temporarily destroy the crystals, returning the land to its original state – until the Hunger appears again.
The Corruption – The Hunger affects the land and living beings. Creatures infected by the Hunger transform into horrific beasts that attack you at night. Even normally peaceful animals become monsters. Corrupted beings are, however, susceptible to sunlight. If you survive until morning, the light of the sun will destroy these creatures. If animals are near a heat source, it is possible for them to escape the corruption.

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The Hunger cannot be stopped. Even if you can fight the Hunger in the campaign worlds, it is not possible to stop it completely. At some point, the crystals will spread so far that they cannot be contained anymore, until the entire world is lost. Then the campaign ends, and you return to your Eternal Kingdom.

Hunger crystals also have advantages. However, the Hunger is not only bad. When you destroy the crystals, there is a chance that you will find “Hunger Shards.” These items are useful:

They help you with crafting
You can plant a “Banewood” tree with a Hunger Shard, which you need to start a siege.

The PvP MMORPG Crowfall has recently been postponed to 2019.

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Fortnite: The rocket has launched – The big event definitely happened

Schuhmann 30. June 2018 Reading time 4 minutes

Fortnite is promoting a special event for this Saturday evening, June 30. It probably concerns the launch of the rocket. But when is that exactly? What does 10:30 AM PT, 1:30 PM ET, and 7:30 PM CET mean?

Something is happening in Fortnite today: The in-game message from Fortnite: Battle Royale clearly states that something is happening this evening. You should get into a match and look up at the sky. “It only happens once,” warns the developers’ message.

Confusion about Daylight Saving Time / Standard Time

When is that exactly? The time is given as 10:30 AM PT, 1:30 PM ET, 7:30 PM CET. This is the respective standard time in the regions:

West Coast of the USA (PT),
East Coast of the USA (ET)
and Central Europe, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland (CET).

The event in question will therefore take place at 7:30 PM our time. Actually, we are currently in Daylight Saving Time. This means that the event would shift to 8:30 PM if Epic were to take the time statement very seriously.

Stated standard time is probably an error: However, much indicates that Epic simply made a mistake here or did not take the time statement very seriously.

On one hand, it would be unreasonable to ask players to convert the time
On the other hand, the countdowns in Fortnite, for example on televisions, indicate that it really starts at 7:30 PM our time. For Epic, standard time therefore applies everywhere.

Fortnite-Ding — Screenshot was taken at 2:26 PM, and there are still 5 hours and 3 minutes left. So it matches with 7:30 PM our time.

Look to the sky

What exactly is happening? Officially, we do not know that yet. But it is expected that the rocket launches from Shobby Shores. This seems to be the climax of a storyline that has been unfolding behind the scenes in Fortnite for months. Ultimately, it concerns the meteorite at the end of Season 3. An alien emerged from it, the Visitor, and now he has something planned with this rocket. It could initiate the transition to Season 5 – which is supposed to start in less than two weeks.

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What effects will it have in the game? We do not know that yet. It could be that unexpectedly new modes go online, where you have to take down a giant monster, the Leviathan, similar to Thanos. It is certain that Moisty Mire is set to disappear by the end of Season 4. Maybe this will happen this evening. But these are currently just speculations.

What should you do this evening? If Epic has its way, all players should try to be in a Fortnite match at 7:30 PM our time and look up at the sky.

Can Fortnite’s servers handle it?

Will it work – What about queues and server problems? Many expect that there could be serious login problems when millions of players log in at the same time. Some joke that it is a massive stress test of the servers disguised as an event. Perhaps that is why Epic is no longer trying to bring the “Playground” mode live. In any case, it is advisable to log into Fortnite early. From 7 PM, there may be long queues for Fortnite on PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch, and Mobile.

Mein-MMO is there: We at Mein-MMO.de will certainly be on-site and report as quickly as possible about the outcome of the event.

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What happened? Light from space targeted Tilted Towers

This is what happened: At exactly 7:30 PM, the rocket launched from the western part of the map at Snobby Shores. This was announced by an increasingly loud siren that could be heard even in the furthest corners of the map. The rocket ascended into the sky gradually.

After the rocket vanished into space, a light descended onto the world of Fortnite. The light seemed to target Tilted Towers. But the impact apparently did not occur.

In any case, the event left a lasting impression on Fortnite. The now purple-lit sky is adorned by a rift. Some speculate: The world of Fortnite might have been under a dome, which now has a rift. Others speak of a dimensional rift.

Were there map changes in Fortnite after the event? A rocket part crashed in Anarchy Acres. That is likely the booster part of the rocket, which was deliberately detached as the rocket ascended into the sky. The rocket part can be dismantled with a pickaxe.

Here you can see videos of the rocket launch event “Launch” in Fortnite

The video shows the launch of the rocket from Snobby Shores particularly well:

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Here in video 3 by Ninja, you can see that the booster part of the rocket is detached. That is the part that presumably landed in Anarchy Acres.

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Fortnite at the Football World Cup: See Griezmann’s Celebration

Schuhmann 30. June 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

During the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the popular video game Fortnite plays a role. Striker star Antoine Griezmann celebrates in the round of 16 “France-Argentina” like in the game after scoring his goal to make it 1-0. This is what the Fortnite celebration looked like that millions witnessed.

Take the L: Striker star Antoine Griezmann scored a penalty goal to make it 1-0 in the round of 16 match between France and Argentina. He celebrated in Fortnite style. He danced the emote “Take the L” – perhaps the most famous gesture from Fortnite. The dance is also known as “Loser Dance”.

This is exactly how it looked: After Griezmann cleanly converted the penalty, he ran to the corner flag holding up the “L” by forming the letter with the index finger and thumb of his right hand. Just before reaching the corner flag, as his teammates caught up with him, he performed the little dance. The dance comes from the reboot of Stephen King’s “IT.”

Here you can see Griezmann’s Fortnite celebration

Where can you see Griezmann’s Fortnite celebration? Here at the Sportschau you can see Griezmann’s goal and celebration. Or here in the tweet:

https://twitter.com/SaeedDiCaprio/status/1013064252096221184

Fans dance along: In the ARD images, it’s visible that some French fans in the audience join in the celebration, thus celebrating their team’s goal. Griezmann had celebrated like this before when he scored goals for his club “Atletico Madrid.”

What else does Fortnite have to do with the World Cup?

Soccer skins in Fortnite style: Fortnite likes to take real-life spectacles like the FIFA World Cup as an opportunity to incorporate them into the game. Thus, there were special soccer skins in Fortnite. The joke here: One could buy a single skin and customize it to their own country.

Kick the ball into the goal: Currently, there is still a challenge for the Battle Pass of Season 4 active. In the challenges, players have to kick footballs through improvised goals on soccer fields in the game. This earns points for the Battle Pass and thus rewards.

Soccer players like to celebrate in Fortnite style: It is new for a star like Griezmann to celebrate at the World Cup. However, soccer players have already danced like in Fortnite before.

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Fallout 76 protects PvE players, puts a bounty on PvP griefers

Benedict Grothaus 30. June 2018 Reading time 3 minutes

For Fallout 76, there is concern that PvP could ruin the game. Game Director Todd Howard talks in an interview about how this issue is being addressed – and how griefers will be made to have a harder time.

A bounty on griefers: Those who take out another player in Fallout 76 who does not want to engage in PvP will receive a bounty placed on them. Their “wanted level” increases and a kind of hunt is opened against them – which brings many disadvantages.

In Fallout 76, griefers are basically defenseless

If a player in Fallout 76 kills other players who do not want to, the killer no longer enjoys all the advantages of the game. They cannot do certain things that other players are allowed to do. What exactly those are has not yet been revealed by Howard – although some of the disadvantages have been mentioned.

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Bounty and always visible. In an interview with Gamestar, Howard Todd explains: If a player behaves “like a jerk” in the PvP of Fallout 76, a bounty is placed on them. Any other player in the match can then hunt them.

The position of players who have a bounty on them is visible to every other player. They can no longer hide, and the hunt is on. When exactly a bounty is placed on players depends on various factors that the developers are still working on.

Fallout 76 Gameplay Trailer Screenshot Map with Vault 76

Griefers become “epic boss enemies”: A player who steps out of line becomes something like an “epic boss enemy” through this mechanism. Since their position is known to all players, and with the bounty comes a large reward, they become a welcome target for all other players.

In the current tests within the development team, such a manhunt brings great joy. As soon as a player has a bounty placed on them and is spotted, all others go after them.

Fallout 76 Thumbs Up Gameplay — Fallout 76 is a team game – even when it comes to dealing with PvP griefers.

Fallout 76 should be fun: According to Howard, the worst thing for Fallout 76 would be if you stopped playing because others take the fun away from you. This includes ensuring that PvP does not intrude on the co-op area – and conversely, PvE players are not forced into PvP.

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How exactly players can decide not to participate in PvP has not yet been explained by Howard. It is very difficult to kill such players who choose against PvP – but according to Howard, it is possible. How Bethesda ultimately implements these ideas will be revealed by November 14 – the release date of Fallout 76.

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Pokémon GO: Major issues at Safari Zone, more Corasonn in the city

Patrick Freese 30. June 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

Because there are currently problems in the Safari Zone in Dortmund at Pokémon GO, trainers can also make great discoveries in the city.

What happened? This weekend on June 30 and July 1, the Safari Zone is running in Westfalenpark Dortmund. Unfortunately, there are significant issues with crashes and connection errors.

What should trainers do now? It is advised to go into the city and play there. Some rewards are also active there.

Corasonn and 2KM Eggs distributed in the city

Server problems cause frustration: Since this morning, there have been server issues in Pokémon GO. Some players cannot even get into the game and cannot participate in the Safari in Westfalenpark Dortmund. This is causing frustrated players in the community.

Niantic’s contingency plan: The developers are aware of the problems and are informing trainers via social media. Niantic states: Now even more Pokémon are appearing in the city of Dortmund. Those who traveled to Dortmund for the Safari Zone should rather explore the city than go to Westfalenpark. There are capacity issues there.

The 2KM Eggs are also available in the city: A feature of the Safari Zone is special 2KM Eggs from which rare monsters hatch. These were originally supposed to be available only in Westfalenpark by spinning the Photo Discs. However, they can now also be obtained across Dortmund during the Safari Zone.

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This is not the first mess at an event

Bad memories: At the Pokémon GO Fest in 2017, there were also problems. The 1st birthday of Pokémon GO was celebrated in Chicago, and many trainers traveled there specifically. Then they realized that they could not log in. Connection issues.

The event did not go well back then. The legendary fest became a legendary mess

Monster masses in the city of Dortmund

Replacement in the city: Trainers report on social media that playing outside of the Safari Zone is worthwhile. Trainer Derausmwaldkam posted this screenshot on Reddit and writes: “Dortmund, City Center. No reason to visit the park where the game doesn’t work.” As you can see, Corasonn can also be found more frequently in the city. Niantic increased the spawns of the rare Pokémon outside the Safari Zone.

YouTuber Reversal shows a screenshot and explains that the game works perfectly outside the Safari Zone.

https://twitter.com/REVERSALYOUTUBE/status/1013028474548899840

Smoke may cause crashes

Possible cause found: For some trainers, the Pokémon GO app crashes. The game crashes. The reason for this may be the use of the item “Smoke”. This is not yet completely clarified and is only a suspicion.

At least many trainers report these crashes, who previously used smoke.

About the disruption of Pokémon GO, we report here. We will keep you updated if the status changes. For community interaction, we cordially invite you to our Pokémon GO group on Facebook. Additionally, subscribe to our Pokémon GO page on Facebook to always stay updated.

Update: As an apology for the problems, there is a Europe event in Pokémon GO

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Even Bill Gates considers the Dota 2 bots a “great milestone”

Cortyn 30. June 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

The OpenAI bots are considered a significant step for artificial intelligence even by Bill Gates. They managed to defeat DOTA 2 players in a team.

A few days ago, we reported that a team consisting of artificial intelligences had managed to outsmart players of DOTA 2. Now Bill Gates has also spoken out. He views this achievement of AI as “a major milestone in the development of artificial intelligences”.

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What did Bill Gates say? According to Gates, the success of the bots in Dota 2 is “a big deal, because their victory required teamwork and collaboration – a major milestone in efforts to advance artificial intelligences.” Most AIs so far operate alone and do not rely on other “partners” – integrating this is a big step.

Later, Gates added that “this is just one of many fascinating projects he has seen from OpenAI. They are working to ensure that as many people as possible can benefit from artificial intelligence.”

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In the eyes of many players, the bots for Dota 2 were not a special spectacle. Although they successfully stood up against their opponents in some rounds, those were amateurs. Additionally, the played matches were subject to numerous restrictions. For example, the heroes to be played were strictly specified (they had to be mirror matches) and certain items, such as wards, were not allowed to be used. For some players, that was “no longer DOTA 2”.

In the past, the AI managed to defeat professionals in Dota 2, but only in 1vs1 at that time – the experts looked quite old-fashioned then.

How do you see the development of AIs that learn independently, communicate with each other, and coordinate? A fascinating development that will benefit us all? Or just the first step into a dark future we know from sci-fi movies?

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The Elder Scrolls: Blades aims to compete with Skyrim as a pocket RPG

Andreas Bertits 30. June 2018 Reading time 4 minutes

Does a The Elder Scrolls game fit in your pocket? With TES: Blades, Bethesda aims to prove this. The role-playing game is supposed to have as much depth as a regular RPG in the series – even with multiplayer elements but without overshadowing the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online.

The Elder Scrolls on the go

Tamriel in your pocket. With The Elder Scrolls Blades, the developer studio Bethesda pursues a grand goal: the developers want to create a deep role-playing experience that is worthy of a “regular” TES installment. They want to present this to players as a mobile game.

However, many think of mobile games as simplified gaming experiences or small games for quick play. Even Fallout Shelter from Bethesda is more of a small, nice game for breaks, but could never compare to a “real” entry in the Fallout series. However, what Bethesda showed about TES: Blades at E3 goes far beyond what is generally understood as a mobile game.

A real RPG: TES: Blades is a role-playing game that offers elements typical for the series:

Epic Story – In The Elder Scrolls: Blades, you take on the role of a “Blade,” one of the top agents of the Empire. You return home from exile only to discover that your hometown has been destroyed. Throughout the story, in which you aim to restore your reputation, you will travel through many dungeons and fight cruel enemies. Additionally, it is your task to rebuild your city.
Character Development – You develop your hero based on skills, similar to how it’s done in the main series. You will acquire increasingly powerful equipment throughout your adventures. This makes you stronger.
Exploration – Throughout the adventures, you explore many mystical places, including mysterious and dark dungeons, as well as enchanted forests, ruins, and more. There, you will find treasures like gold that you can use to purchase new equipment.
Quests – You will receive new quests regularly in your city that will lead you to dangerous places. As you explore these, you will find sinister creatures to fight against. Quests advance the game’s story.

Combat and City Building

Combat without movement. The combat will feel a bit unusual and will likely require some adjustment. While you freely explore the environments, that freedom of movement ceases during battles. In confrontations, you will be more focused on surviving and winning.

While your hero remains rooted during a fight, you touch the touchscreen to charge your attack. A circle fills up, and once it is “full,” you release it, and the attack is executed automatically. You can decide where to hit your opponent. Additionally, power attacks and combos can be executed.

During battles, you will also use powerful skills and even cast spells. It is essential to keep an eye on the health, stamina, and magic status bars.

Build your city. It is not only your task to explore dungeons and dark forests, as well as to fight monsters. You will also receive the responsibility and control over a city that you will need to develop over time. It is even possible to invite other players to your city or visit your friends’ cities.

You determine how your city will look and which buildings you will upgrade. This way, you will gradually unlock new NPCs, who will then have additional quests for you.

Story, Endless Play, PvP

Multiple game modes. TES: Blades offers you the opportunity to play in several modes:

Arena – In the arena, you challenge other players to 1v1 PvP duels.
Town – The main game. Your task is to build and develop a city while exploring dungeons and other areas. You will fight against monsters and proceed with the story.
Abyss – This is an endless dungeon with procedurally generated levels, where you fight against waves of enemies and must survive as long as possible.

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Impressive visuals. What was shown of TES: Blades at E3 is quite astonishing for a mobile game. The 3D graphics do not appear significantly worse than those of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim.

In the dungeons, atmospheric lighting effects create a spooky atmosphere. The enemies are depicted in detail, just like the showcased outdoor area with beautiful landscapes. Graphically, players can expect an extraordinary experience.

Portrait or landscape mode. One of the cool features of TES: Blades is the option to play not only in a widescreen format when you hold your phone horizontally. You can also play in portrait mode. The view, UI, and all elements will adjust accordingly. This way, Blades should be playable with one hand, convenient if you want to eat something or need your hand for other things.

When is the release and how much does the game cost?

Release not only for smartphones. Bethesda plans to release TES: Blades not only for smartphones but also for PC and “as many other platforms as possible“. The game is even planned for VR systems. However, it will initially launch on mobile. Adapting controls and the UI will likely be necessary for other platforms.

Especially interesting: Bethesda wants to make crossplay possible. So if you are playing on your phone on the bus and challenge another player in the arena, it could be that they are playing on a PC or with a VR headset.

When does it come out and how much does it cost? The Elder Scrolls: Blades will be released this fall as a free-to-play game for Android and iOS devices. Bethesda will announce a specific date later. The other versions for PC, console, and VR are expected to follow at a later date.

In-game shop and premium currency? Bethesda has not yet discussed monetization. However, it is expected that TES: Blades will have some kind of in-game shop with premium currency.

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You will lose these things with WoW: Battle for Azeroth

Cortyn 30. June 2018 Reading time 4 minutes

The time to say goodbye has come. We tell you which content in World of Warcraft will disappear – as Battle for Azeroth is just around the corner.

The next expansion for World of Warcraft is not far away. Meanwhile, the download of Patch 8.0 has already been initiated, marking the start of Battle for Azeroth. But that also means we have to say goodbye to a lot of content. Certain achievements and mounts will no longer be available. Entire professions are being removed, and artifact weapons are also on the chopping block.

What disappears with the WoW Pre-Patch 8.0.1

Release date: (expected) July 18, 2018

PvP Servers

PvP servers in World of Warcraft have become obsolete. Once the patch is active, there will only be “Normal” and “Roleplay” servers in the future. However, this does not mean that there is no longer any PvP in the open world. Instead, all players on all servers will have the option to opt into the “War Mode” in their capital city. They will then be shifted into a phase where only other players interested in PvP are present. Players can toggle the War Mode on and off at their discretion, but this can only be done in a capital city.

The abilities of the artifact weapon

With Patch 8.0, the instability of your artifact weapon is too strong and it loses its powers. From then on, it will no longer be possible to use your special artifact ability (such as the phoenix for fire mages or the void siphon for shadow priests). At the same time, all passive bonuses, i.e., the traits, will also be completely disabled. However, your artifact weapon will continue to benefit from equipped relics that increase the pure item level. Therefore, the weapon will still be the best option during the transition period.

Antorus Achievements for Argus

Once the pre-patch is deployed, two achievements will be lost forever, related to defeating Argus, the Unmaker in Antorus, the Burning Throne.

Ahead of its Time: Argus, the Unmaker (heroic)
Top Performer: Argus, the Unmaker (mythic)

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Both achievements will no longer be available once the pre-patch goes live. So if you want as many achievements as possible, you should give your guild a nudge to go all out in the final weeks!

First Aid and the “Field Medic” Title

As the profession “First Aid” is being removed, all achievements related to it will no longer be available in the game. This also means that the title “Field Medic”, which was introduced with Legion, can no longer be obtained! If you want to snag this, you’ll need to work hard. The requirements and how to approach it effectively are covered in detail in this guide:

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Devaluation of Pet Charms

If you have accumulated many pet charms over the expansion, you should use them quickly to exchange for level-up stones. Because with the pre-patch, there will be a new pet currency that will be used for all “permanently meaningful items” – that is, all pet rewards that provide level-ups or improve the quality of a pet. However, you can still use the old charms to purchase toy rewards from Legion, such as the illusion mirror, which transforms the user into their pet.

What disappears with the release of WoW: Battle for Azeroth

Release date: August 14, 2018

Purple Spellwing

If you want to have the particularly cool mount “Purple Spellwing”, you will also have to put in some effort. With the release of Battle for Azeroth, it will no longer be possible to obtain this mount. You get the quest and thus the mount guaranteed after defeating Argus, the Unmaker on Heroic or Mythic. Many guilds “sell” this achievement these days. So if you have the necessary gold, you can buy into an appropriate group.

Even though many things will disappear permanently, there is still time to get some of the rewards. What they are and how to go about it, we have addressed in this article:

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Do you like the upcoming changes? Or would you prefer everything to stay as it is?

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